Job Overview
Location
United States
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Product Management
Date Posted
June 16, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Lead the end-to-end execution and growth of U.S. Navy Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs, ensuring timely and mission-critical delivery of capabilities to operational customers.
- • Serve as the primary point of contact between U.S. Navy stakeholders, business development, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to align program objectives with customer needs and organizational capabilities.
- • Identify new program opportunities within the Navy ISR domain and translate evolving mission requirements into funded task orders and contract vehicles.
- • Shape task orders by collaborating with technical teams to define scope, schedule, and resource requirements that meet Navy operational priorities and compliance standards.
- • Drive program execution by coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and logistics to deliver high-integrity systems including Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT/X-BAT aircraft platforms.
- • Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction by maintaining consistent communication with Navy stakeholders, proactively addressing concerns, and delivering measurable operational outcomes.
- • Manage program risks and dependencies, including regulatory, contractual, and technical challenges, to maintain schedule integrity and mission readiness.
- • Support business development efforts by providing program insights, historical performance data, and customer feedback to inform proposal development and strategic growth initiatives.
- • Maintain deep familiarity with Navy acquisition processes, funding cycles, and procurement regulations to ensure full compliance and seamless transition from opportunity to contract execution.
- • Represent Shield AI in customer meetings, technical reviews, and program milestones, articulating technical capabilities and program status to senior Navy leadership.
- • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure product development aligns with evolving Navy ISR requirements and operational feedback loops.
- • Track program performance metrics and deliver regular status reports to executive leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and resource needs.
- • Foster strong relationships with key Navy command structures, including fleet, intelligence, and acquisition offices, to position Shield AI as a trusted mission partner.
- • Ensure all program activities adhere to defense industry standards, export control regulations, and classified information handling protocols.
- • Contribute to the scaling of Shield AI’s defense programs by documenting best practices, refining program management processes, and mentoring junior program staff.
🎯 Requirements
- • Proven experience leading U.S. Navy ISR programs from opportunity identification through execution
- • Deep understanding of Navy acquisition processes, funding cycles, and task order development
- • Demonstrated success managing complex defense programs involving autonomous systems, software, or aircraft platforms
- • Strong track record of building and maintaining relationships with U.S. Navy stakeholders
- • Ability to translate operational requirements into funded contract vehicles and technical deliverables
- • Clearance or eligibility for U.S. government security clearance
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive compensation package
- • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- • 401(k) with company match
- • Generous paid time off and holidays
- • Remote work flexibility within the United States
- • Professional development and training opportunities
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About Shield AI, Inc.
Shield AI develops autonomous systems and artificial intelligence for defense and commercial aviation. Its Hivemind AI pilot enables unmanned aircraft and drones to operate without GPS, communications, or remote pilots. The company’s products include the V-BAT vertical takeoff and landing drone and software for fighter aircraft autonomy. Founded in 2015, Shield AI serves U.S. and allied military forces, focusing on contested environments and battlefield applications. The company integrates machine learning, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide resilient, intelligent platforms for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions.
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